VOLUME 48ISSUE # 12JULY 2009

WHAT’S INSIDE:CSI Golf Tournament

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Specifiers’ Share GroupPage 3

Board Meeting NotesPage 4

Perky’s NotesPage 5

EventsPage 6 - 7

News from the InstitutePage 8

Region Caucus MinutesPage 9

Region ConferencePage 10 - 11

MembershipPage 12 - 13

Chapter Meeting CouponPage 13

Calendar of EventsPage 14

The ContactsPage 15

September Dinner Program - Tuesday, September 8th

Latest Incentives for New Construction Projectsfrom Energy Trust of Oregon

This summer, Energy Trust’s New Buildings Program began offering additional incentives options and two pilot programs for new construction and major renovation projects. For instance, Energy Trust launched its “Path to Net Zero” pilot for owners who construct buildings with exceptional energy performance and strive for net zero on-site energy use. Eligible new construction and major renovation projects receive enhanced design and technical assistance, as well as premium cash incentives for striving to meet the goal of Net-Zero energy use.

In July, Energy Trust began offering Early Design Assistance to projects that are looking to exceed Oregon energy code by 10% or better. The purpose of the additional incentive is to help offset the costs of an integrated design charrette and encourage a thorough look at energy savings potential from the project.

And more recently, Energy Trust launched a new small commercial program in conjunction with Earth Advantage. The Small Commercial Pilot Program provides a third-party certification program for the design, construction and operation of high performance small commercial buildings. This green building rating system is tailored to accommodate the specific attributes of small commercial projects while offering a prescriptive rating system with minimal soft costs for certification and fees.

If you’re looking for ways to increase energy efficiency or want to know more about Energy Trust of Oregon’s New Buildings Program and incentives, you’ll want to attend CSI’s September Program on Tuesday, September 8th. Go to www.portlandcsi.org to sign up.

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WANTEDCSI Golfers and Sponsors Wanted

We know you’re out there, you’re just waiting for that last reminder.Well here is that last reminder,

sign up today!

Who:Construction Specifications Institute

What:Portland Chapter Annual

Golf TournamentWhen:

August 14th, 200911:30 am Registration

1:00 pm Shot Gun StartWhere:

Lewis River Golf CourseHow:

register online at www.portlandcsi.org or contact Erica at 360-567-2910; ebitterman@precisionimages.com

So we have the Who, What, When, Where and How,now we just need YOU!

You don’t want to miss out, it’s always a good time, come see for yourself.

Hole Sponsors:(11 spots left)

KP/LD Sponsors:(7 spots left)

2009 CSI PORTLAND CHAPTERANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Gold Sponsors:(2 spots left)

Silver Sponsors:(2 spots left)

WINDOW TECH

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Diadem Green Roofs

Last Thursday the Specifier’s Share group had their first lunch meeting in the new venue MulvannyG2. Our guest was Gabor Varga, educated in civil engineering and horticulture, founder and CEO from Diadem USA, Inc. Diadem is looking to establish roots in the US and has selected Portland as their base. This green roof comes with the typical advantages of all green roofs, respectively temperature reduction and UV protection of the membrane, Storm water mitigation and filtration, reduction of heat island effect, noise absorption as well as CO2 and Biodiversity generation. If you take into consideration that the city of Toronto just passed laws requiring new roofs on larger buildings to be at least covered 50% with planted area and Chicago (front runner of green roofs in American cities) is pressing to green all roofs along its Red Line, refined systems offering complete solutions should be a welcomed addition to this expanding market1.

Main sales argument for this system is the goal to provide a green roof with a minimally penetrated membrane.

Diadem is offering their assemblies in four flavors:Extensive: 4-5 inches thick, ~30 lbs/sf (irrigation is optionally ).Semi intensive: 12 – 15 inches thick, ~75 lbs/sf (walkable outside living space).Intensive: 20-25 inches thick, ~150 lbs/sf (good for a “hanging garden”).Heavy user: +33 inches thick, ~30 lbs/sf (for trees and heavy vehicles).

Chief sales tool is a very well done catalogue, full with 18 pages of details and system solutions for most green roofing situations. The referenced standards are all still EU and I am looking forward to their adaptation to meet US standards, especially at life safety details like railings and fall arrest/protection. At the first glance it looks like a well thought out system with solutions for most failure points. To name a few, the catalogue offers details for the roof edge, parapets, skylights, drains etc. The system offers roof drainage covers that prevent clogging by debris and are easily accessible through a removable cover. Rail support systems with integrated planters for additional weight allow the installation of guardrails also without the penetration of the membrane. Diadem also provides an array of grilles for the installation in

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front of window walls and doors to allow for the speedy removal of water sheeting down the face of the building. The catalogue is backed up by Diadem’s website at www.diademroof.com, which is, again, well organized, placing products, installation examples and details next to each other.

The insulation is in most cases (not at the extensive system) installed below the roofing membrane (the European way) and does not sit for the duration of its life in a wet environment. The drainage (and reservoir) boards are deep, allowing for the retainage of a larger amount of water than other products I have seen, extending the drought tolerance of your roof. Diadem has partnered with a local quality soil mixer company to provide a clean – weed free - growth base for its roofs, the plant media, also in their catalogue, will take about 3-4 years until it is self maintaining. Diadem is fabricating many components themselves but they are currently looking to partner with a national oofing manufacturer who will warrant their roof (after flood testing) below Diadem’s assembly. Diadem noted that their warranty will cover investigative overburden removal, should a leak occur.

Currently there are two projects out to bid, giving us the hope to soon have an installation in the vicinity to kick the (local) tires.Additional information /sources:1Michael Chusid’s June 28, 2009 blog post on www.buildingpro-ductmarketing.com2Construction Specifier 2003 at: http://www.greenroofs.com/pdfs/newslinks-803_construction_specifier.pdf3Ashrae 2006 – Evaluating green roof energy performance at: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/media/newsletters/brpost/win-ter2006/ASHRAEJeffSonne.pdf

Portland CSI Turning 50In September of 2010 the Portland Chapter

of CSI will be celebrating its 50th year and we are planning a special event to mark the

occasion. Fred Larson with Mercer Windows has volunteered to chair a committee to

plan the event and is looking for volunteers toparticipate on the committee. If you are

interested, you can contact Fred atFredL@mercer-industries.com.

board meeting notesJULY MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 12:03 by President Russ Pitkin at the Mt Adams Conference Room. A quorum was present.

PRESENT: Russ Pitkin, Steve Gray, Christine Irwin, Fred Herbold, Erica Bitterman-Ryon, Corey Morris, Kaye Kloster, Glen Miller, Michael Madias

ABSENT: Doug Allen, Bud Henson

GUEST: Lee Kilbourn, Adrienne McNabb

A motion was made and passed to accept the May meeting minutes.

Treasurer: no new information.

Awards: nothing to report.

Certification: an announcement will be going into this month’s newsletter along with the class schedule.

Education: They are planning to have a meeting with in the next week. They have two or three seminars lined up and will use the space at the White Stag building. Chris Irwin has offered to by lunch for up to 25 people to attend their seminar on green roofing. They are looking at September to start seminars.

Membership: New members will be listed in the newsletter this year. Lee stated we will not win any awards for membership growth this year.

Golf Tournament: Erica stated that attendance and sponsorship is really low due to the economy.

Newsletter: Adrienne stated that the newsletter is almost complete. She needs the front page from Erica on golf, certification information from Michael and the calendar of events to finish the newsletter. She brought in a proof to show everyone the new layout and format. The deadline for submitting articles will be the third Friday of every month with mailing out on the last Tuesday of every month.

Nominations: nothing at this time.

Program: There were 57 attendees for the Ziba tour. The committee is looking to move the tour to April instead of June do to conflicts with graduation and school letting out. Lee would like the committee to have a regular program meeting in May since Industry Forum is an invitation only event. This year was the first time ever that we have had a meeting that was invitation only. Fred stated that he does not feel that we should have a meet-

ing since we do not do business. This discussion is being tabled at this time. The committee meeting has been moved from a breakfast meeting to a lunch meeting from 11:30 to 1:00 at Ford Graphics. A new member joined the committee she is an outreach coordinator for new construction.

Publicity: The flyer will be going into the August issue of the newsletter.

Website: Corey stated he has gotten a little behind. He is working on getting Adrienne’s email up and running. CSI got blacklisted on a spam filter that services a couple different companies. Corey worked with the IT departments and was able to correct the problem..

NEW BUSINESSSeptember greeters will be Steve & Chris. September Green Minute will be done by Michael Madius pending on a meeting he attends on Friday.

The Predicator looks good. Jane stated that Adrienne needs to make sure the newsletter is not over 2meg.We will now make the newsletter available on the website and to non members.

Region Conference: The board held back on the amount of people they sent to the Convention so that more could go to the Region Conference. The board discussed what to cover for the attendees. Russ asked who from the board will be attending. Russ, Chris and possibly Kaye. A motion was made and passed to give a $1000.00 to each of the three attendees.

September sponsor and appreciation event will be held an hour before the September meeting. It will be a wine/cheese affair for the vendors that sponsored anything within CSI for the previous year. We will also have packages for the upcoming year for vendors to sponsor.

May Meeting discussion continued from being tabled earlier during the meeting. One of the concerns that there was comment on is that the Industry Forum did not have enough CEU’s available for professionals. There was discussion on having seminars earlier in the day that would be open to all. Lee suggested we should ask someone who attends or is a part of Prospec , to come to our next board meeting to dis-cuss how they handle both chapter program meet-ings and The Prospec.

OLD BUSINESS BEST2 conference had a meeting last Thursday.

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perky’s notes By: Perky Kilbourn, CSI

Note #1 Every once and a while a member of the medical profession should trade from being a provider to being a recipient – it gives you a completely different perspective.On July 6th, as Lee and

I were getting ready to go to the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, I fell. After a couple of days of “discomfort” I was admitted to Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital. I was diagnosed with pneumonia. A hairline compression fracture of one of the vertebra associated with the lung cavity was also noted, along with bruised ribs and a colorful back, from

falling on a 3-ring notebook on the floor. Care was provided and as I write the first draft of these notes I am at Crestview Nursing Home. I am much better and I am learning to be dependent rather than independent. I am starting occupational and physical therapy and hopefully should be back to “normal” soon.

Note #2Our Shower areas need to be safer, for example it needs to have shower seat and grab bars. Shower seats are easy, if placed on the floor, but grab bars are a little more involved. I have been using the existing plastic towel bar as a grab bar which is frowned upon by just about everyone. We will need to find wall studs and secure fasteners are needed to ensure proper installation of grab bars. Luckily, as part of the rehabilitation, I was given a list of firms from which we can purchase Grab bars and that can install them.

Note by Lee: By the time this gets distributed Lee will have found wood studs behind 3/8 inch thick travertine wall tile, 1/2 inch mud bed, and 1/2 inch backer boards. At the time of writing, it’s still a puzzle.

Note #3Meanwhile “back at the ranch” lee was getting ready for the ZGF move. In the Tuesday, July 21st copy of the Oregonian is a picture of the group of ZGF employees walking to the new office. Perky understand Lee likes his new office. The Portland Chapter of CSI Program Committee is putting together a tour of ZGF’s new building in October. Watch for more information.

Note #4More than 50 years ago Perky had an opportunity to hear Linus Pauling talk at Willamette University – Perky can not give you any details about the talk – but Perky does remember that she was impressed with Linus Pauling and have continued to impressed with him – The Linus Pauling Science Center is schedule to open in 2011. My copy of a Book about Linus Pauling is on the floor near where I fell – I had written a discussion on Linus Pauling for the Tigard Grange and had never gotten around to putting the book away – I really need a secretary or file clerk. Lee and I are members of the Tigard Grange so that our group has some place to square and Round dance. Lee does both but Perky just round dances the slow waltzes with luck perky will be able to do that again soon.

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July Meeting Minutescontinued from page 4Next meeting will be this Thursday at the White Stag building. Chris is working on the layout and a pitch letter to go to vendors.

Russ will continue to have the goals that were created at the planning meeting on the agenda and will be attached to minutes each month to remind us of the goals we set forth and to help keep us on track.

Convention in Indianapolis was a combined meeting with Today’s Facilities Managers (TFM). They had ½ the attendance from the previous year. Next conference will be in Philadephia in May.

ACTION ITEMS •Adrienne will put together survey on newsletter.•Kaye and Ellen looking into speaker gift with CSI logo.•Consent agenda to be added to monthly agenda.•Start working on BEC conference next meeting.•Russ to talk to Perky about the 50th Anniversary and what she has accomplished to date, •Sympathy card to Bud

Next Board will be Tuesday, August 4th, Noon to 4pm, at the Mt Adams conference room.

Adjourned at 12:55 pm

Respectfully Submitted,Erica Bitterman-Ryon, Secretary

AIA Portland and the Energy Trust of Oregon Present:

BUILD IT SOLAR-READY Solar can be an attractive addition to an existing or new energy-efficient home. Learn the

benefits of ensuring a home’s energy efficiency before implementing solar design techniques, which can be both cost effective and environmentally friendly. Real-world examples will

showcase the best opportunities for adding solar to energy-efficient homes. Earn 3 AIA HSW/SD LUs

DEEP ENERGY RETROFITSRemodeling an old home with energy efficiency in mind can seem improbable or expensive. Case studies will provide examples of effective timelines, and budgets, as well as how energy

expertise can influence the adoption and application of spray foams, rigid-foam insulation, rain screens, foundation drainage, ventilation and more. Learn the pros and cons of energy-efficient

remodeling choices, such as moisture intrusion, flashing details, and product and installationpractices, through the lens of a 1912 Portland bungalow.

Earn 3 AIA HSW/SD LUs

Each workshop is $80 for AIA, HBA (BGC) members and Energy Trust trade allies. $100 for non members.

Two class scholarships are available to AIA/Portland members. To apply for consideration,please complete a request form and return to aiapdx@aiaportland.org or fax to (503) 220-0254.

Lunch will be provided to those attending both workshops.

Continuing education credits are available for AIA, Master Builder, Building Performance Institute.

Assistive listening devices and large print materials available upon request.

Payment is required at time of registration; cancellation/refunds accepted until 5 work days prior to the workshop.

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WHENThursday, August 20, 2009

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

WHEREAIA/Portland

The Center for Architecture403 NW 11th Ave.

Portland, OR 97209

FEESeries RegistrationMember $160.00

Non member $200.00

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Throughout the month of August the Center for Architecture (CFA) will be exhibiting “Where I Slept: being homeless in portland.” A collection of photographs by homeless individuals in Portland, this project was organized by Transition Projects, a social service agency whose mission is to serve people’s basic needs as they transition from homelessness to housing.

The agency provided disposable cameras to residents of their shelters and asked them to take photographs and share memories of where they slept before coming to the shelter. What came back was both surreal and moving. Transition Projects decided to memorialize the photos into a book, “Where I Slept,” to commemorate this 40th year of the agency’s operations. The photographs are accompanied by reactions from policy makers, activists, concerned citizens, and homeless persons.

The exhibit is curated by Tony Bernal, Development Director at Transition Projects, and Dave Otte, Project Architect at Holst Architecture. The exhibit will be open for viewing Mondays through Fridays from 9am to 5pm, and will remain on display through Friday, August 28th. The Center for Architecture is located at 403 NW Eleventh Avenue in Portland’s Pearl District. Join us in our gallery every First Thursday for exhibit openings and visit us online to see a list of upcoming events.

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August Gallery Exhibit:Where I Slept:

being homeless in portland

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Portland Architecture + Design FestivalOctober 1 – 31, 2009

October 1 – 31 marks the first annual Portland Architecture + Design Festival. This month-long, city-wide celebration of our local built environment and design community features architectural tours, film screenings, public exhibitions, design lectures and more. This is a festival for the entire city, from design enthusiasts to design professionals, policy makers to homemakers, students to senior citizens.

The Portland Architecture + Design Festival presents the opportunity for each of us to have an extended conversation about design in the Rose City. We will engage in new places and unique ways of interacting with our city; discover the buildings, landscape, neighborhoods and urban spaces that make Portland special; and explore new issues and ideas shaping the future of design and community.

The Portland Architecture + Design Festival is presented by the American Institute of Architects Portland Chapter and the Center for Architecture, in collaboration with many of Portland’s finest arts and culture organizations. Partner organizations include the Architecture Foundation of Oregon, Portland Art Museum, Portland Center Stage, International Interior Design Association, Mercy Corps, Bosco-Milligan Foundation, Street of Eames, and Portland State University.

Activities at a Glance:(as of July 24; more activities will be announced as they are confirmed)

Opening Night Kick-off Party – October 1Art by Architects Auction fundraiser for the Center for Architecture – October 1“Ask an Architect” open house – October 3Small House Homes Tour – October 3City walking and bike tours – throughout the monthArchitecture + Design Film Series – Wednesday evenings throughout the month Saturday Academy – collaborating with the Center for Architecture – Saturdays throughout the monthMercy Corps Headquarters Grand Opening Reception – October 10Ragtime – presented by Portland Center Stage – September 22 – November 1China Design Now Exhibit – sponsored by the Portland Art Museum – October 10 – January 17AIA Portland Design Awards Jury Critique Session – October 16AIA Portland Design Awards Gala Celebration – October 17IIDA Oregon Design Awards Celebration – October 23Bosco-Milligan Riches of a City Heritage Auction – October 24Street of Eames Goes to Work – design office tour – October 29China Design Symposium – collaborating with Portland Art Museum and Architecture Foundation of Oregon – October 31

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news from the instituteUpcoming CSI Webinars

Fundamentals of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames9/1/2009 2-3pm ET 0.10 CSI CEUs, 1.0 AIA LUs, HSW

Speaker: Scott Tobias, Regional Arch. Manager, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions

Description: A general overview of hollow metal door and frame types, nomenclature, and applications.

Discussed will be the various frame profile, anchor, and design types as well as the various steel door core, design, and fire rated hollow metal door options. We will also review how the various cores are applied to specific applications and types of openings. The pros and cons of each type of door and frame will be discussed with suggestions on their proper application. There will be an emphasis on producing clear, correct, concise, and complete specifications and proper specification coordination. In addition, there will be a basic overview of various code related compliance issues and requirements as related to the applications and function of hollow metal doors and frames. Some codes and standards to be referenced and discussed are the International Building Code (IBC), The Life Safety Code (NFPA-101), Standard for Fire Doors and Other Related Opening Protectives (NFPA-80), and Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ANSI A117.1).

Understanding Wood Door Specifications9/10/2009 2-3pm ET 0.10 CSI CEUs, 1.0 AIA LUs, HSW

Speaker: Scott Tobias, Regional Architectural Manager, ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions

Description: An in-depth look at architectural wood doors, how they are specified, and what industry standards affect them. An introduction to the world of architectural wood doors. Explanations of the various grades of quality and what differentiates them. Emphasis will be on proper specification techniques and referencing the proper standards. We will also review how the various cores are applied to specific applications and types of openings. The pros and cons of each wood door type will be discussed with suggestions on their proper application. Review of the proper relation of wood doors and LEED NC, the audience will be introduced to the credits, which wood doors can help to contribute to the LEED. Emphasis will be on the proper specifying of wood doors to meet LEED requirements. A brief overview of the purpose and concepts behind LEED will be reviewed as well as some differences between

LEED 2.2 and 3.0 as related to wood doors. We will describe the wood door options available to meet LEED requirements. In addition, there will be a basic overview of various code related compliance issues and requirements as related to the applications and function of wood doors. Some codes and standards to be referenced and discussed are the International Building Code (IBC), The Life Safety Code (NFPA-101), Standard for Fire Doors and Other Related Opening Protectives (NFPA-80), and Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (ANSI A117.1).

Energy and Fenestration9/15/2009 2-3pm ET 0.10 CSI CEUs, 1.0 AIA LUs, HSW

Speaker: Raj Goyal, Goyal & Associates LLC

Description: This presentation highlights the total US energy consumption through buildings and fenestration as per Department of Energy data.

Attendees will learn about the types of energy loss through fenestration and glazing and why the heat transfer occurs. Attendees will learn what U factors, SHGC and VLT are and what role they play in energy loss or gain. Understand the various energy codes and which ones are getting more stringent such as Energy star, IECC and ASHRAE and the future window façade. The speaker will cover how to specifically insulate the frames and the glass to save energy through fenestration. Specific data will show the energy saving from nonthermal aluminum frames and single glazing to the most recent advances in the frame and glass insulation. Also, attendees will be given an introduction to smart glass.

Green Building Envelope Design9/17/2009 2-3pm ET 0.1 CSI CEUs, 1.0 AIA SD LU

Speaker: Maria Spinu, PhD, CSI, LEED AP, DuPont

Description: This course comprises three sections. The first section will describe the attributes of “green” (or sustainable) building envelope,

current technologies for green building envelope design and the importance of a holistic design in achieving maximum sustainability and energy benefits. The mid-section will describe the main trends in building energy codes with emphasis on envelope requirements and the 2009 updates of LEED rating system (version 3). The final section will discus the sustainability benefits of building envelope airtightness, a readily available and cost effective technology. The discussion will include potential contribution of an airtight building envelope to LEED points.

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region caucus minutesNorthwest Region Caucus Minutes

Attendees: Barrow: Mike Harsany Big Sky Chapter: Jan ObrienCapitol Chapter: Chris VeitCook Inlet Chapter: Sandy Velleca, Leo McGlothlin, Scott BohneMt Rainier Chapter: Bob KenworthyPortland Chapter: Steve Gray, Russ PitkinPuget Sound Chapter: Gene Fosheim, Bob Simmons, David Axt, Marc ChavezSpokane Chapter: John Lape, Doug HeyamotoWillamette Valley Chapter: Loren Berry, Sheri Konowitz, Tom Deines, Mark Richards, Matt Keenan, Jim Cheney, Trixie Glenn

DIRECTORS PRESENT: Bob Simmons, Loren Berry22 Members PresentAbsent: Idaho Chapter The Agenda Topics:05:00 PM: Bob Simmons called the meeting to order 05:02: Roll Call & Pay Bob K. for Region DinnerRegion business:05:07: Seward Conference 2009Scott Bohne discussed the specifics of the conference:

Registration should be up on the site by Monday June 22nd at cookinletcsi.orgAlso will be up on the region site.Email will be sent to all membersThere will be three educational tracks: Alaskan, Leadership, and VendorsThursday of conference attendees will be bused from Anchorage. Some discussion ensued regarding travel logistics and busing.ACTIVITIES: Downtown Seward, Spouses dog sled tour with an Iditarod Champ., Spouse glacier visit with narrated tour , Alaska Sea Life Center.There is a power point presentation on the Cook Inlet website that includes weather. Thursday night there will be a whale watching tour on the Bay.. dress warm!

Yellowstone – Big Sky/Idaho Conference 2010Jan O’Brien discussed the specifics of the conference:

Martin and Karen will have a video/DVD to show activities will possibly plan a golf tournament.Guided tour into Yellowstone Park with speakersTopic: Earth, Wind, & Fire: Those aspects of nature and how they affect building in that environment: Seismic, Heavy snow melting=flooding, fire, volcanic activity, wind, solar etcLeadership training: featuring Mark Levin an inspirational speakerShould be up on the website by September 23

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csibigsky.org.. also on Idaho website.Sunriver - Willamette Valley Conference 2011Loren Berry and Sheri Konowitz discussed the skeletal plan of the conference.

Date has been changed from the fall to June because Hanley Wood changed Construct to the fall beginning in 2011.95% chance the conference will be held in Bend/Sunriver.Hope to announce the launching of High Desert Chapter at that timePossible theme: Building and Rebuilding

FINANCES – Marc ChavezThere is about 20K more or less in the checkbook.Invoices for chapter assessments are out.The Bank of America CD is available without penalty

Marc Chavez Spoke as new President of RegionHe is putting together a plan for the year .His Challenge: What do we want to do for Region Governance? We need membership dedication.Awards: We need a regional awards committee working with the local awards person.. more consistent.Wants to establish an official Region Conference person for more consistency, perform better, better profit etc.Marc sees his role as helping to communicate to chapters what the Region is and what it is for. He would like to organize and “clean it up” to hand to Cherie for her two year reign.

Region Allocation ProgramApproved by the boardIn September, 7% of dues from all new members and renewals will be allocated to the Region dating back to July 1.Check and Balance systemChapters rate performance of Region 2x a year for the first two years.Bob Simmons will be liaison from Institute to the President of Region. Will funnel information from Region to the Institute.

OTHER MATTERS OF DISCUSSION:Mark C to check out how much it will cost to set up Base Camp for the Region.Bob K collected funds from members for our Region Dinner (which was out of this world).Sheri expressed confusion about the circulation of the Region Newsletter.. has never seen one. We need wider circulation. A need to follow through with Christine Irwin.Bob K expressed a need to call Institute to make sure email communication is correct. Out of 1,086 emails there were 50-60 bounce backs.

6:02 Bob Simmons adjourned the meeting

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2009 Northwest RegionCSI Annual ConferenceSeptember 10-12, 2009

Seward Windsong Lodge31772 Herman Leirer Road

Seward, Alaska 99664The Cook Inlet Chapter of CSI is proud to announce the Pacific Northwest Region Conference for CSI. Please come join us to learn all about our majestic State of Alaska as we enjoy the wilderness and travel through our great State viewing our fall colors September 10 through 12, 2009.

For golf enthusiasts, we will host a golf tournament on Wednesday, September 9. Anchorage Golf Course located on the south end of Anchorage and offer scenic viewsof the Chugach Mountains. This is an 18-hole course with a par 72. It offers a golf shop, separate driving ranges, private instruction and an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge. This is the premier choice for Anchorage golfers. Club rentals are available.

The Conference begins early Thursday morning by visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center. There we will have an interesting presentation

about Alaska Native Lands and People. We will learn about their very diverse climates, customs and cultures and view displays of their native home and building techniques. You may visit the ANHC web site at http://www.alaskanative.net.

We will then board a bus and travel to our Conference Center at the Windsong Lodge in Seward, Alaska. This bus ride will drive us down the Seward Highway, designated a “National Forest Scenic Byways” and a “All-American Road”. It

follows along Turnagain Arm, travels over Turnagain Pass at 988 feet, and through the gorgeous Chugach Mountains before reaching Seward onResurrection Bay. The charming Windsong Lodge is set in a wooded rural area near Exit Glacier and offers a lodge feeling. Visit their website at http://www.sewardwindsong.com.

The conference theme is Alaska – Its People and Its Place. We’ll have an Alaska Track that will discuss Alaska’s unique geology, Arctic Engineering 101, building in rural Alaska, building on permafrost, what it took to build the oil pipeline, what it will take to build a gas pipeline, the effects of wind and snow in Arctic design, and LEED buildings in Alaska.

The Professional Development Track will include presentations on various CSI Leadership sessions, Consensus Docs versus AIA Docs, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Feature Presentations will address the 1964 Earthquake and the history of Anchorage’s urban Architecture.

As part of the Conference, we will enjoy a narrated picturesque boat cruise on Resurrection Bay and

dine on fresh grilled salm-on on Fox Island. We’ll see playful Sea Otters, breaching Humpback Whales, Tufted Puffins, Horned Puffins, and with luck, Steller Sea

Lions. To learn more, visit http://www.kenaifjords.com. We will provide bus transportation from Seward back to Anchorage on Sunday afternoon Septem-ber 13.

Bring your spouse. Activities for them will include time at the following:

Alaska Sealife Center http://www.alaskasealife.orgA dogsled ride with Iditarod Musher Mitch Seavy http://ididaride.comAn easy interpretive walking tour back to Exit

Glacier http://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyour visit/exit-glacier.htm

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And a day just enjoying Seward Alaska. http://www.sewardak.org and http://www.alaskatravel.com/seward

Extend your stay and add an adventure and explore the scenic regions of Alaska:

Take a train ride from Seward to Anchorage or Anchorage to Denali Park http://www.railsnw.com/tours/alaskaframe.htmCruise to or from Alaska via the Inside Passage www.alaskacruises.comFish for Silver Salmon or Halibut http://www.sewardadventurecharters.comStay for the Pacific and Northwest Region AIA Convention in Anchorage on September 17-19 http://aiaak.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=43

Conference Schedule

Wednesday September 9, 2009Afternoon Golf Tournament (Extra Event)Evening Welcome Reception

Thursday September 10, 20098:00 - 9:00 Bus to Alaska Native Heritage Center9:00 - 9:15 Opening Greetings9:15 -10:30 Native Lands and People Presentation10:30 - 11:30 Village Tours and Gift Shop11:30 - 12:45 Bus to Summit Lodge12:45 - 1:30 Lunch at Summit Lodge1:30 - 2:30 Bus to Seward Windsong Lodge2:30 - 4:30 Windsong Lodge Check-in4:30 - 5:30 Walter Marlow - Keynote Speaker5:30 - 8:30 Kenai Fjords Cruise/Fox Island Salmon Bake8:30 -9:00 Return to Hotel9:00 Bar / Entertainment

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Friday September 11, 2009Alaska Track Professional Development Track8:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast8:30 -10:00 AK Geology/Geography CSI Leadership10:00 - 10:30 Break/Vendors10:30 - 12:00 Arctic Engineering 101 Consensus Docs vs. AIA Docs12:00 - 12:10 Clear for Lunch12:10 - 1:10 Lunch / ‘64 Earthquake1:10 - 1:30 Break/Vendors1:30 - 3:00 Building in the Bush Building Integrated Modeling (BIM)3:00 - 3:30 Break/Vendors3:30 - 5:00 Thermo Piling Relaxation for Productivity5:00 - 6:00 Bar/Vendors6:00 - 7:00 Dinner7:00 - 7:30 Set-up Jeopardy7:00 - 9:00 Jeopardy9:00 - 11:00 Bar Social

Saturday September 12, 2009Alaska Track Professional Development Track8:00 - 8:30 Continental Breakfast8:30 - 10:00 Building the Oil Pipeline Putting clarity into Glazing10:00 - 10:30 Break/Vendors10:30 - 12:00 Building the Gas Pipeline Prof. Development Presentation12:00 - 12:10 Clear for Lunch12:10 - 1:10 Lunch / Tents to Towers1:10 - 1:30 Break / Vendors1:30 - 3:00 Snow and Wind Construction Prof. Development Presentation3:00 - 3:30 Break/Vendors3:30 - 5:00 LEED Buildings in AK Prof. Development Presentation5:00 - 7:00 Bar/Vendors7:00 - 9:00 Awards Dinner9:00 Bar

Sunday September 13, 20098:00 - 9:00 Continental BreakfastMorning Free time / Add an AdventureCoordinated Council Business Meeting11:00 -12:00 Lunch12:00 - 12:30 Load the Bus12:30 - 3:00 Bus to ANC Airport

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membershipCSI Dues Increase September 1 2009

There is a new Membership Enrollment Form on www.csinet.org. In large letters it says “Dues Rates Effective July 2009 to August 2009.”

So now is the time to invite your friendly Architects, Designers, Building Owners, Contractors, Project Managers, Sub-contractors, Engineers, Facility Managers, Manufacturers, Product

Renewing Members in 2009June 2009

Doug Allen, CSI, CDT; ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions, member since 1999Jerry Davis, CSI, CDT, AHC; Bell Hardware of Eugene, Inc., member since 1986Art DeRosia, CSI, AIA; PacTrust, member since 2006Donald D. Eggleston, CSI; SERA Architects, P.C., member since 1970Marc A. Labadie, CSI; TVA Architects, Inc., member since 1994Brian D. Lee, PE, CSI; PACE Engineers, member since 1997Mike Lemen, CSI, CDT; Technoform, member since1994Richard McBride, CSI; McBride Architects, P.C., member since 1996Jody R. Moore, CSI, CDT; DeaMor Associates, Inc., member since 1984Ian Murphy, CSI, CDT; Western Allied Systems, Inc., member since 1992Patrick T. Ravins, CSI; Maxxon Northwest, mem-ber since 1982Loy K. Rusch, CSI; MCM Architects PC, member since 1998Douglas W. Sams, CSI, CDT, AIA; Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLP, member since 2002George J. Volker, CSI; Logix ICF, member since 2003Toby C. White, CSI; Forensic Building Consul-tants, member since 2004James A. Wright, CSI, CCS; MCM Architects PC, member since 1995David R. York, CSI; Pinnell Busch, Inc., member since 2008

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Representatives, Specifiers, Estimators, Students, Attorneys and other professionals affected by construction documentation and project management to join CSI.

The form may be found at http://www.csinet.org/s_csi/docs/5900/5898.pdf

Do you want an enumeration of your benefits? Try these:•Develop valuable cross-discipline contacts at local chapter meetings and national CSI events. •Build a network of mentors you can contact when you’re facing a new challenge at work, or hunting for a new job. •Save with members-only discounts and special rates on CSI education, certification, publications and partner programs. •Learn to use CSI’s standards and formats to do your job better and faster. •Earn continuing education credits at chapter meetings and CSI events. •Stay current on BIM, sustainability and other hot topics while improving your skills through chapter meetings, CSI’s education programs, and Construction Specifier Magazine. •Raise your profile with CSI’s certifications after your name. •Participate in the development of standards and formats that shape your work, such as MasterFormat.

Benefits to your firm or company include:•Meet potential clients and increase your firm or company’s visibility at both the local and national level. •Be among the first to hear about new projects in your area. •Save with discounts on CSI education at local chapter meetings and at national events. •Train staff without interrupting your workday with CSI’s webinars. •Improve productivity, communication and the construction documentation you produce with CSI’s certification program. (Customized training is available -- just ask CSI.) •Find your next star employee at your next chapter meeting or CSI event. •Develop a network of professional contacts your company can turn to when you need help and information. •Raise your company profile through employees who speak at national events and participate in the development of industry standards such as MasterFormat.

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continued from page 12•Save with discounts on:

~Subscriptions: Engineering News-Record, Architectural Record, and Design-Build, among others. ~Business services: Airborne Express, Sprint, MBNA/CSI credit card. ~Professional liability insurance programs.

So You’re a Student, or You’re New to Construction?

•Impress future employers by showing them you know something about construction already, and will require less training if they hire you. •Get a leg up on your job-hunting competition by meeting people who are already working in your field. •Learn what they don’t teach in class by attending chapter meetings and CSI events.

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CSI Portland Chapter is now onFacebook!

Come check it out andbecome a fan!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/CSI-Port-land-OR-Construction-Specifications-Institute/

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CSI Portland Chapter is now onTwitter!

Come check it out!

http://twitter.com/PortlandCSI

Want to help plan themonthy dinner meetings?

Join the programs committee,every 4th Tuesday of the month.New Hours 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

For more information contact Ellen Onstad Ellen_Onstad@mcgraw-hill.com

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR 2009/2010 CSI CHAPTER MEETINGS AND SAVE

Sign up today to purchase 8 tickets for the price of 7 CSI chapter meetings for $280. A savings of $40 for the year, if pre-paid by September 1st.(excludes May and December meetings)

The programs start on September 8, 2009 and are the 2nd Tuesday of each month. If you are unable to attend the meeting you can send someone in your place.

By purchasing the chapter meetings ahead of time there will be no need for you to RSVP, you will automatically be registered each month.Don’t wait, purchase today!

NAME _________________________________________

COMPANY _____________________________________

PHONE # ______________________________________

EMAIL _________________________________________ CREDIT CARD # _______________________________EXP DATE: _________ CCV #____

AMOUNT: $280.00

Mail this form with credit card info or a check for $280 to Jane Phifer, CSI, PO Box 5116, Salem, OR 97304. Questions call Jane at 503-805-2500.

•Set yourself apart by getting the CDT and putting it on your resume. •Save with CSI’s student and membership discounts!

Our current dues to Professionals, Industry and Associates is $220 each and the dues will be increasing by $20.00. The new dues will be $240/member. Membership enrollment forms will be out toward the end of August with the new increase.

calendar of eventsPortland Chapter Events

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Aug. 13

Aug. 14

Aug. 25

Aug. 27

Sept. 1

Sept. 8

Sept. 10

Sept. 22

Sept. 24

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Annual Golf TournamentLewis River Golf Course

Program Committee Meeting

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Monthly Board Meeting

Chapter Meeting, Latest Incentives for New Contruction Projects

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Program Committee Meeting

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Oct. 6

Oct. 8

Oct. 13

Oct. 22

Oct. 27

Nov. 3

Nov. 10

Nov. 12

* Specifier Share Group Meetingsplease confirm before attending

For more information or to register goto: www.portlandcsi.org

Monthly Board Meeting

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Chapter Meeting, Tour of ZGF Building

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Program Committee Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

Chapter Meeting, Sustainability Center

Specifiers’ Share Group*, 12:00 pm

Other EventsAug. 6 -Aug. 28

Aug. 13-Aug. 15

Aug. 20

Oct. 1 -Oct. 31

For more information or to register for AIA events go to: www.aiaportland.com

For more information or to register for AGC events go to: www.agc-oregon.org

August Gallery Exhibit: Where I Slept: being homeless in portlandThe Center for Architecture403 NW Eleventh AvenuePortland, OR 97209See page 7 for more details

AGC 2009 Summer ConventionSunriver Resort, Sunriver, ORSee page 6 for more details

Workshop: Build it Solar-Ready & Deep Energy Retrofit - AIASee page 6 for more details

Portland Architecture + Design Festival

Region & National CSI EventsAug. 21

Sep. 1

Sep. 10

Sep. 10-Sep. 12

Sep. 15

Sep. 17

Sep. 21-Sep. 26

Sep. 22

Oct. 8

For more information or to register goto: www.portlandcsi.org

Fall CDT & Certification Exams Final Registration Deadline

Webinar 2-3pm: Fundamentals of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

Webinar 2-3pm: Understanding Wood Door Specifications

Northwest Region ConferenceSeward, AlaskaSee page 10 - 11 for more details

Webinar 2-3pm: Energy Fenestration

Webinar 2-3pm: Green BuildingEnvelope Design

Fall CDT & Certification Exams

Webinar 2-3pm: Integrated Door Opening Assemblies

Webinar 2-3:30pm: What Every Contruction Professional Needs to Know about Dispute Resolution

the contactsPortland Website

www.portlandcsi.orgRegion Websitewww.csinwr.org

National Websitewww.csinet.org

Portland Officers & DirectorsPresidentRuss Pitkin, CSI,AIA...............503.445.7371SERA Architects

President ElectKaye Kloster, CSI..................503.227.3424Ford Graphics

Immediate Past PresidentDoug Allen, CSI,CDT...........360.921.5583ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Pacific NW

SecretaryErica Bitterman-Ryon,CSI...360-567-2910Precision Images

TreasurerFred Herbold, CSI,CCS.......971.998.1459Mulvanny G2

Executive DirectorJane Phifer, CSI....................503.805.2500

Director, Professional (2008/2010)Corey Morris,CSI...................503.224.4848Clark/Kjos

Director, Professional (2007/2009)Skip Brown,CSI,CCS,AIA....503.345.4546Harris Group Inc

Director, Industry (2007/2009)Bud Henson, CSI..................360.600.0804Window Tech

Director, Industry (2008/2010)Christine Irwin, CSI,CDT......503.635.6227Weller Associates

Director, Professional (2008/2010)Michael Madias,CSI,CCS...503.224.6767DiBenedetto/Thomson/Livingstone

Director, Industry (2007/2009)Steven Gray, CSI,CDT........503.572.8200Rodda Paint

CSI Portland ChapterP.O. Box 5116

Salem, OR 97304Phone: 503.805.2500

Fax: 503.214.8142jane@portlandcsi.org

Committee LeadersAwardsChristine Irwin, CSI,CDT......503.635.6227

CertificationMichael Madias,CSI,CCS...503.224.6767

EditorAdrienne McNabb, CSI.....360.904.0184

EducationSteven Gray, CSI, CDT........503.233.6016

Continuing EducationSkip Brown,CSI,CCS,AIA....503.345.4546

Golf TournamentErica Bitterman-Ryon,CSI....360.567.2910

LibraryPerky Kilbourn, PhD,CSI......503.244.1778

Membership - Co-ChairLee Kilbourn,FCSI,CCS,FAIA..503.863.2440Pat Murphy, CSI,CDT..........503.240.3955

OrientationJody Moore,CSI,CDT..........360.574.3449

ProgramsEllen Onstad, CSI,CDT........503.225.0361

PublicityAdrienne McNabb, CSI.....360.904.0184

Specifiers Share Group & TechnicalFred Herbold, CSI,CCS.......971.998.1459Co-Chair vacant

Student AffairsRudy Barton...........................503.725.3339

WebmasterCorey Morris, CSI................ .503.224.4848

Institute Director

2007-2010Bob Simmons, BS,FCSI,CCPRRW Simmons & AssociatesPhone: 253.946.2436Email: arobertwsimmons@cs.com1315 S. 289th PlaceFederal Way, WA 98003

Region CommitteesAcademic LiaisonKit Burns,CSI,CCS,CCCA...253.627.5599

AwardsThomas Carberry,CSI,CDT..907.227.1598

CertificationBrian Keil,CSI,CCPR............206.676.3401

EducationMarc Chavez,CSI,CCS,AIA.206.521.3492

Electronic CommunicationCorey Morris, CSI................503.224.4848

MembershipJeff Herrmann,CSI,CDT......253.756.8191

PlanningNora Vivarelli, CSI................206.409.3870

PublicationsChristine Irwin,CSI,CDT.......503.635.6227

SecretarySheri Konowitz, CSI-I,CDT...541.687.0129

TechnicalVacant

TreasurerMartin Powell,CSI,CCCA........208.345.8872

Northwest RegionChapter Meetings

Cook Inlet,Anchorage, AK (Third Tuesday)Mark Hughes, CSI................907.267.5163

Puget Sound,Seattle, WA (Second Thursday)Andrew Estep, CSI...............206.382.3393

Mt.Rainier,Tacoma, WA (First Thursday)Bob Kenworthy,FCSI,CCS.........253.931.4904Dennis Kabba,CSI,CDT......253.627.5599

Spokane, WA (Second Thursday)Thomas Gerard,PE,CSI,LEED.509.328.2771

Portland, OR, (Second Tuesday)Jane Phifer, CSI....................503.805.2500

Capital,Salem, OR (Third Thursday)Chris Veit, CSI,CCS..............503.390.0291

Willamette Valley,Eugene, OR (Last Thursday)Melanie Wittkop-Fort, CSI..541.485.0922

Idaho,Boise, ID (First Tuesday)Karen Morris, CSI..................208.343.3620

Big Sky,MT (Last Tuesday)Jan O’Brien, CSI...................406.245.6363

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